homemade unicorn bark

It only takes minutes to make this homemade version of the Lolli and Pops Unicorn Bark, and it’s just as sparkly and magical.

Unicorn food idea: Unicorn chocolate bark

Homemade unicorn bark may be the most magical food ever. Do you have a Lolli and Pops candy store near you? Although the company is about five years old, I only just recently noticed a shop in a nearby mall. It’s the kind of place that just sucks you in as you walk by. Think of the sweet aromas and colorful shelves in an old-fashioned candy shop, but with a hipster, modern vibe (as suggested by the clever name). You can’t help but turn and look and run inside if you find yourself near the store-front, especially if you have a sweet tooth.

Unicorn bark has certainly made its appearance before the Lolli and Pops version. If social media has taught me anything, it’s that we are unicorn-and-rainbow-food-obsessed. I even have my own version of unicorn bark. But I especially like their take, with the choice of cooler tones swirled into delicious white chocolate, and just a bit of glimmer.

A note about the choice of candy melts for the swirled-in color: I opted for candy melts because they are so user-friendly, they melt easily, they set well, and they come in every color imaginable. You may, however, substitute white chocolate if you prefer. To color white chocolate, you must use oil-based candy colors, not regular food coloring. I would also suggest melting the chocolate in bowls rather than directly in the decorating bags (as I do here) because white chocolate melts much hotter than candy melts and can melt the bags. Not to mention, ouch for the hands!

This colorful, sparkly unicorn bark is so delicious. You have the perfect combination of smooth, creamy chocolate with a bit of sprinkle crunch. It’s gosh darn magical.